Southern Living'S Classic Baked Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.